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NOAA Reports 11 Individual Billion Dollar Weather Disasters So Far in 2024

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

May wrapped up a stormy, destructive spring for the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that May 2024 was a turbulent month across the contiguous U.S., as storms continued their spring onslaught. The month also added more billion-dollar disasters to the growing list of disasters NOAA has tracked throughout the year. According […]

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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Seek Applications for Technology Demos for October 13-15 Aftermarket Technology Conference

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced it is now accepting applications for technology demonstrations at the 2024 Aftermarket Technology Conference, scheduled for October 13-15, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. This event provides a unique platform for companies to showcase their latest technological innovations to a dedicated audience of aftermarket industry professionals. The technology demonstrations offer conference attendees a […]

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Continued to Decline in May

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index down both month-over-month and year-over-year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis, were down in May compared to April and last year. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 197.3, a decline of 12.1% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Repair Facilities in Maryland and Arkansas

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three new repair facilities. The newly acquired locations include Roy’s Body Shop and Garage in Eldersburg, Md. and two Stadium Auto Body locations in Jonesboro, Ark. “We’re excited to announce the opening of our fifth location in Maryland through the acquisition of Roy’s Auto Body and Garage. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Maryland

IIHS Survey Says Most Drivers OK with Next-Generation Anti-Speeding Tech in Vehicles

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 60% of drivers would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the posted speed limit, a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Perhaps more surprisingly, about half of drivers say they wouldn’t mind vehicle technology that makes the accelerator pedal harder […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Traffic Fatalities

I-CAR Canada and CPCPA Partner on EV Training in Quebec

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Provincial Council of Joint Committees of the Automotive Services Industry (CPCPA) to allow for immediate electric vehicle (EV) training for Canadians across Quebec. The CPCPA is an association that aims to develop excellence and recognition of the workforce in the automotive services industry across the province of Quebec. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Electric Vehicles, I-CAR Canada, Quebec

I-CAR Launches Early Career Technician Program

June 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

New I-CAR Academy curriculum for schools and repair facilities will replace existing education edition curriculum. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) launched the I-CAR Academy, a comprehensive educational program that includes a revolutionary entry-level collision repair curriculum for both career and technical schools and collision repair centers. Available to schools now for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, I-CAR

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Idaho

June 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the addition of its 11th Idaho location with the acquisition of J&J Auto Body in Pocatello, Idaho, on June 7. The collision repair center, located at 2610 Garrett Way, will operate as Crash Champions effective immediately. “Our steady growth across the state of Idaho has been strong,” said Crash Champions Founder and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Idaho

UAW Members Authorize Strike at BMW Parts Distribution Center in Pennsylvania

June 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Saturday, June 8, workers at BMW’s Regional Distribution Center in Nazareth, Pa., voted by 99% to authorize a strike if necessary. The contract covers warehouse workers and expires on June 30. The more than 850,000-square-foot facility opened in 2008 to provide automotive and motorcycle spare parts as well as accessory and lifestyle items for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, Parts Distribution Center, Pennsylvania, Strike, United Auto Workers

PPG Support WorldSkills Europe

June 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it will support the WorldSkills Europe (WSE) vocational skills organization for 2024-25 as a Premium Sponsor. WSE promotes vocational, technological, and service-oriented education and training across Europe, working with young people, educators, governments, and industries to prepare the workforce and talent for the jobs of the future. WSE organizes EuroSkills, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG, Worldskills Europe

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